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Definitions. 75.2 states that the micro-purchase threshold is set by the Federal Acquisition Regulation at 48 CFR Subpart 2.1 (Definitions). It is $3,000 except as otherwise discussed in subpart 2.1 of that regulation, but this threshold is periodically adjusted for inflation.

Well the Federal Acquisition Regulations have upped this figure from $3,000 to $3,500.

(3) For acquisitions of supplies or services that, as determined by the head of the agency, are to be used to support a contingency operation or to facilitate defense against or recovery from nuclear, biological, chemical or radiological attack

So if programs have specifically stated the level of micro purchases at $3,000 in their fiscal policies, this needs to change and get proper approval. If programs state they will use the FAR definition of micro-purchases, then be aware it just changed. If the fiscal policies don’t reference micro-purchase threshold, then you may need help in getting the fiscal office up to date. Please contact Perry Davis or Chris Watkins for help in this matter by emailing ttas.info@wku.edu or by calling 800-882-7482.